There has been a lot of chatter lately that because of Melvin Ingram’s arm length (31 1/2 inches), he is sliding down draft boards. Our sources have told us this rumor is false.

There is a consensus among our sources that their teams have the South Carolina standout ranked as the best pass rusher in the draft. Furthermore, Ingram (6-2, 264) is considered the No. 1 defensive end in a 4-3 scheme and the No. 1 outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.

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Other news and notes around draft circles:

— Tennessee running back Tauren Poole is moving up draft boards due to his combination of smooth athleticism, deceptive quickness through the hole and good strength. In addition, he is viewed as a good potential starter who can stay on the field for three downs. We have been told Poole (5-10, 205) likely will be the first running back chosen after the second tier of backs, which consists of Boise State’s Doug Martin, Virginia Tech’s David Wilson, Miami’s Lamar Miller and Oregon’s LaMichael James. The first tier, of course, is Alabama’s Trent Richardson.

— The speed with which Wisconsin guard Kevin Zeitler has been moving up draft boards has caused a lot of national attention. Iowa’s Adam Gettis is another guard who is rising. When the 2011 season ended, Gettis was viewed primarily as a priority free agent. However, after a strong spring season, he has moved into position to be drafted in the third or fourth round. He has impressed NFL teams with his combination of athleticism, good feet and body control. He will need to add weight to be a solid player against NFL defensive tackles, however. After weighing 225 when he arrived at Iowa, he bulked up to the 280s in 2011 and now weighs 293. But he still needs to add weight to play consistently strong in the NFL.

— Sources tell us that NFL teams view Boise State defensive end Billy Winn as a future starter. Winn (6-3 1/2, 294) has the combination of size, strength, good technique and athleticism to be effective against the run and rushing the passer. He will likely be drafted in the second or third round.

— Michigan State safety Trenton Robinson (5-9 3/4, 195) has been moving up boards despite his lack of height. He is a quick, athletic safety, and his experience at cornerback helps him to effectively step down and cover slot receivers in man coverage. He has the range to make plays on deep passes and possesses good ball skills. Look for Robinson to be selected between the third and fifth rounds because of his versatility, coverage skills and hard-hitting ability.